Where do you shop?

[indysteel]

I've purchased most of my cycling apparel at either TE or Terry. There are a handful of styles by a handful of manufacturers I've found that work especially well for me, so I have multiples of those. Some of my gear is also from TE and Terry, but I've also picked things up here and there, both online and at brick and mortar shops. I shudder to think how much money I've spent on cycling. When I first started riding, I rode A LOT. I ended up buying multiples of nearly everything so that I didn't have to do laundry all the time. Now I don't ride quite as much, but I added running and hiking into the mix so I have gear for that, too. Add in a yoga practice, too, and I have more athletic wear than non-athletic wear at this point.

[Catrin]

I tend to try and purchase from local shops so I can try things on. So far PI and Terry bike clothes seem to fit me the best, though have found a nice Gore jersey. The only online shop I tend to order from is TE.

Like Indy, I shudder to contemplate what I have purchased in bike clothes and gear over the last year... thankfully I am at the point where I've enough "sets" that I can go several days without having to do laundry - wheww. Hopefully I've enough for the season and can just focusing on riding and riding and...

I also like to hike, and am trying not to spend anything on that - already have a pair of light hiking shoes. Hiking is just something I do to give my legs something else to do than cycle - though I do enjoy it.

[malkin]

TE and Sierra Trading Post.
Sometimes the LBS too, when they discount last year's stuff.

[indysteel]

TE and Sierra Trading Post.
Sometimes the LBS too, when they discount last year's stuff.

I'd add Performance Bike, Nashbar, Altrec, REI, Speedgoat, Colorado Cyclist, and Campmor to the list. Google is helpful when you're looking for a deal because it will pull up the prices at various retailers if you Google a specific item. A lot of these retailers offer online coupons, too, so it pays to sign up with them. If you've had your eye on something, wait until they offer a percentage off coupon and then snag it. Year-end and off season sales are good, too. You're much more likely to get good deals on winter apparel right now, for instance, than come November/December.

[jessmarimba]

On sale at LBS, TJ Maxx here sometimes gets stuff in, and our Goodwill sometimes gets some cool jerseys (one of the perks of living in Denver, I guess!). My marathon group and mountain bike club both get discounts at local stores so that helps too.

I'm too picky to buy stuff online unless I've tried it on somewhere first.

[ladyicon]

I get jerseys at Voler (on line) and shorts online.

[Owlie]

I think the only things I've bought from LBSes have been socks and gloves. (Well, not counting the one jersey from a bike shop in Arizona--they had a decent selection of women's clothes.)

TE, Amazon (well, Backcountry and Bikesomewhere via Amazon), Performance, and Primal Wear (direct) are my usual sources. I don't buy that much because I'm not riding a whole lot these days, but as it gets warmer...I should probably buy another pair of shorts!